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Venison – The best meat to eat
By Andy Anderson
As the brisk north winds begin to blow and the landscape begins to erupt into a collage of color, the signs of fall begin to show themselves. This also marks a time for football, Halloween candy and…hunting!
This time-honored tradition of man entering the woods and plains across the country with thoughts and dreams of harvesting that trophy buck or filling the freezer, sparks a flurry of emotions. The most notable and sought after Whitetail deer is often at the top of the list, and for good reason.
I find Whitetail meat to be full of flavor, tender and healthy. My family and I consume venison nearly year round. My wife especially loves the homemade deer jerky. She has been known to clean out our stockpile in just a few days. The kiddos love it as well, and often prefer it over beef.
Over the years I have spoken to many people on the taste of venison. Opinions vary, and are often associated with someone having had a bad experience, a tangy dry taste, or just the thought of eating “Bambi” is disturbing to them. After spending a few minutes discussing their experience, I find that it often leads to an invite to my home for a meal to prove my point. Case in point, my mother-in-law; I was eating Bambi to her.
One night I took out some back-strap, pounded out some nice patties and chicken fried them. Complete with homemade mashed potatoes, sweet corn, garlic bread and homemade gravy, I served it up with the upmost confidence. My mother-in-law, to her credit, approached the dining experience open minded and eagerly.
To read more pick up a copy of the October 2016 NTFR issue.
By Krista Lucas Wynn
Each year, when the professional rodeo season wraps on Sept. 30, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association announce the Nutrena Horse of the Year, presented by the American Quarter Horse Association, in each event. This is a prestigious award, voted on by the members of the associations. To be named Horse of the Year by fellow competitors is a high honor only a few achieve.
To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By Heather Welper
Husband and wife duo, Heather and Calvin Welper, are the Co-Owners and Operators or Two C Livestock, located in Valley View, Texas.
The pair’s operation has a show cattle focus where they raise and sell purebred heifers of all breeds and club calf Hereford steers.
When it comes to show cattle, the Welpers know a thing or two including how to prepare for the cold winter months and the Texas major show season run.
To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By Tony Dean
Snow on the Mountain is an annual forb that is part of our landscape almost every year.
It is adapted to most of Texas and grows north to Montana and Minnesota and south to Mexico.
Although is seems to be most adapted to clay soils, this plant can be found on a wide variety of soil and moisture conditions.
To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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